Perceived needs and wellbeing of Vietnamese parents caring for children with disability
In: Children and youth services review: an international multidisciplinary review of the welfare of young people, Band 136, S. 106433
ISSN: 0190-7409
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In: Children and youth services review: an international multidisciplinary review of the welfare of young people, Band 136, S. 106433
ISSN: 0190-7409
In: Transcultural psychiatry, Band 58, Heft 3, S. 351-364
ISSN: 1461-7471
Many studies show that carers of people with mental illness experience a negative impact on their wellbeing. Given the growing number of people relocating to Australia every year, there are limited studies examining the experience of carers of people with mental illness from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. Using cultural safety as a conceptual framework, this exploratory study recruited 14 carers of Chinese and Vietnamese heritage who were attending culturally and linguistically oriented support groups in Sydney, Australia. Standardised, validated scales were administered to measure carers' wellbeing and knowledge of recovery. Structured interviews were conducted to understand carers' perceived needs. Descriptive statistical and qualitative thematic analysis were used. Findings show that carers experienced social isolation and psychological distress, had multiple diverse needs and had a reasonably good understanding of recovery. Six themes were identified: i) obtaining information in own language; ii) attaining emotional support from support groups; iii) needing respite services to cope with caregiving responsibilities; iv) involvement in planning of treatment and care; v) migration process influencing caregiving, and; vi) cultural and transcultural factors influencing caregiving experience. Findings indicate that some carers might be experiencing some level of culturally unsafe practices in mainstream mental health services. Implications for support groups and mental health services are discussed.
In: Australian journal of human rights: AJHR, Band 26, Heft 3, S. 387-404
ISSN: 1323-238X